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The exceptional faculty at Friends' Central offers a curriculum that is both challenging and thoughtful, designed to cultivate the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical growth of our students.
Our pedagogy is grounded in continuing revelation, reflection, integrity, and a willingness to accept responsibility. From Nursery to grade 12, our students participate in a process designed to foster creative, critical, and flexible thinking, along with compassion. As they transform from playful children to skilled, self-possessed teenagers, they are always intellectually curious and engaged thinkers. Friends' Central prepares graduates to succeed in college and in life.
Read the stats and testimonials below to see what makes Friends' Central such a special place.
Guided by quaker values
EDUCATING FOR EXCELLENCE
INSPIRING TOMORROW'S LEADERS
HONORING THE INDIVIDUAL
"I love the balance teachers in all divisions hold between being nurturing and doing real academic preparation. FCS is an intellectual and loving community."
"It is the rule rather than the exception that the adults at FCS go the extra mile for students."
"The teachers are the most incredible educators. I have children in other schools, and there is just no comparison!"
of seniors are admitted to one of their top choice schools.
Our Lower School is a place where joy-filled learning is embedded in play, exploration, and discovery. Whether at a desk or in the garden, art studio, or playground, learning is engaging as “skills and drills” take their place alongside teamwork, collaboration, and critical questioning—why?, how?, what if? The experience is as academically challenging and exciting as it is supportive and structured.
Lower School Program Overview
Equity and Multicultural Education with Erica Snowden
Wrap Up Session, Application, and Tuition Assistance Q&A with Andrea Lubrano
Our Middle School transforms eager, enthusiastic, and motivated elementary school students into self-aware, analytical, and empathetic eighth graders who will become courageous leaders and independent thinkers.
Middle School Overview with Alexa Quinn '98, Principal and Andy White '03, Assistant Principal
Equity and Multicultural Education with Erica Snowden
Next Steps and Tuition Assistance Q & A with Margaret Metz, Director of Enrollment
Our Upper School's challenging and innovative program includes lively and rigorous classes, athletic, artistic, and performance opportunities that emphasize advanced critical thinking and independent projects requiring student research. Additionally, leadership skills, global awareness, and self-discipline are developed throughout the curriculum and in extracurricular activities.
Upper School Academic Program Overview with Beth Johnson '77, US principal and Bill Kennedy, Assistant Principal
Upper School Student to Student Chat
Equity and Multicultural Education with Erica Snowden
Next Steps and Tuition Assistance Q & A with Margaret Metz, Director of Enrollment
Discover the joyful learning and academic excellence at Friends' Central School by registering for our Virtual Open House! During this event, parents and families will have the opportunity to hear from administrators, teachers, and current students; learn about the admissions process; and see what you can expect when you become a part of our school community.
No matter your child's age or grade level, Friends' Central School has something to offer.